{"product_id":"rollerball-1975-movie-poster-original-vintage-daybill-james-caan","title":"ROLLERBALL (1975) Movie Poster, Original Vintage Daybill, James Caan","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eROLLERBALL (1975) Movie Poster, Original Vintage Daybill, Starring James Caan, John Houseman, Maud Adams and Directed by Norman Jewison is in Very Fine Condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovie Poster and Condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: This Original Daybill, Movie Poster is presented in Very Fine condition,\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 Daybill folds as issued, small bump\/edgewear on the bottom left corner, also the distributor \"Entertainment for Transamerica\" has been marked out with texta, otherwise its in excellent condition with a \u003cstrong\u003ecolourful clean presentation\u003c\/strong\u003e. This original vintage Australian \u003cstrong\u003eRollerball movie poster\u003c\/strong\u003e is a great example of the promotional artwork produced for the Australian release of the classic 1975 science fiction sports film. The Daybill format is particularly desirable to collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Australian movie posters\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a compact and highly displayable piece of 1970s cinema history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovie Synopsis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRollerball (1975)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a landmark science fiction film directed by \u003cstrong\u003eNorman Jewison\u003c\/strong\u003e, starring James Caan as Jonathan E, a legendary athlete competing in a brutal futuristic sport known simply as Rollerball. Based on the short story “Roller Ball Murder” by William Harrison, the film presents a dystopian vision of the future in which corporations have replaced traditional governments and provide almost everything people need, while the violent sport of Rollerball serves as a powerful form of entertainment and social control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet in the year 2018, the world of \u003cstrong\u003eRollerball\u003c\/strong\u003e is outwardly prosperous and highly organised. Society has largely eliminated war, crime and personal hardship, but individual freedom has been sacrificed in the process. People are assigned comfortable lives by powerful corporations, and citizens are encouraged to accept their predetermined roles. Rollerball has become the ultimate spectator sport, combining speed, motorcycles, metal balls and physical combat inside a circular arena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJonathan E\u003c\/strong\u003e has become one of the sport's most celebrated players. His exceptional ability and popularity make him an important symbol of the corporations' success, but his growing independence becomes increasingly inconvenient to those who control the game. When Jonathan is encouraged to retire despite still being at the height of his abilities, he begins questioning why the decision has been made. His determination to continue playing leads him into direct conflict with the corporate system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Caan delivers a memorable performance as Jonathan, portraying a sportsman who gradually transforms from celebrated champion into an individual searching for answers about his own life and the society around him. The supporting cast includes \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Houseman\u003c\/strong\u003e, Maud Adams, John Beck, Moses Gunn and Ralph Richardson, with Houseman playing the influential Mr Bartholomew, a senior corporate figure closely connected to Jonathan's career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorman Jewison's direction gives the film a distinctive combination of \u003cstrong\u003escience fiction, sports action and social commentary\u003c\/strong\u003e. Rather than relying solely on futuristic technology, the production creates its unsettling vision through architecture, costumes, corporate environments and the spectacle of the Rollerball matches. The action sequences were designed to feel physically authentic, with the film's arena battles becoming one of its most recognisable features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe production also became notable for its ambitious Rollerball sequences, which combine staged choreography with the speed and danger of motorcycle-based action. The sport itself was developed specifically for the film, giving \u003cstrong\u003eRollerball\u003c\/strong\u003e a distinctive visual identity that has remained influential in science fiction and sports cinema. The film's central themes surrounding corporate power, individuality, entertainment and social control have also helped it maintain a lasting reputation among fans of 1970s science fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal vintage Australian Daybill poster\u003c\/strong\u003e is therefore more than an attractive piece of film advertising. It represents the Australian theatrical release of a major 1970s science fiction classic and is an appealing addition to a collection of \u003cstrong\u003eJames Caan movie posters, Rollerball memorabilia, original vintage movie posters and Australian cinema collectibles\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Rollerball (1975) - to find out more about the movie, posters, and movie trailers, go to IMDB.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0073631\/\"\u003eTo find out more about Rollerball (1975) click here to go to IMDB.com.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Notes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImages may have a small 'MPA' digital watermark and this does not appear on the poster. Posters are being held by magnets in the corners to take photographs, so you may see some magnet and shadows from the magnets in these areas. The magnets are not included in the sale of the item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePostage, Insurance \u0026amp; Your Country Taxes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePostage costs are quoted for this item, include insurance up to AUD$100, but if you reside outside of Australia, the price does not include any import taxes\/fees that you may be required to pay when the item reaches your borders. Please check with your local authorities for any additional taxes or fees. If you would like full insurance coverage for your purchase, please message me and I would be happy to quote the additional cost (estimate is AUD$2.50 p\/AUD$100 or 2.5% of the item value, up to a maximum item value of AUD$5,000).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Movie Posters Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41386905403456,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/7699\/8464\/files\/rollerball_1975_DaybillVF_condition.webp?v=1790672094","url":"https:\/\/moviepostersaustralia.com\/products\/rollerball-1975-movie-poster-original-vintage-daybill-james-caan","provider":"Movie Posters Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}